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Kaweah Delta Health Care District (KDHCD) Program

PsychiatryCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: HIGH
Visalia, CA(Visalia, CA Metropolitan Area Metro)
28
Positions
#192
Specialty Rank
$66,560
PGY1 Salary
46.2%
IMG %
#192
Psychiatry Ranking
40th Percentile
Top 60% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4000500313
NRMP Code:
1572400C0YOG
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated
Total Positions:
28
Interviews:
85

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Years of Graduation Cutoff:
2 years
Visa Sponsorship:
J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
60
Max Hours on Duty:
14
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1.5
Lecture/Conference Hours:
5/week
Night Float:
No
Vacation Days:
20
Sick Days:
5
Faculty Ratio:
0.40

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
11
Non-Physician Staff:
1
0
Female Faculty:
27.3%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

We pride ourselves on passion, education and patient care. Cohesive residents and faculty, engaged PD and Coordinator. Huge rotation variety: adult, inpatient child, inpatient geriatric, detox ASAM 3.7/4.0, forensic jail, CRT, SNF-STP/IMD, PHP/IOP, integrated care, tele-psych, SIM lab. Unmatched 100 % board pass rate; residents win awards at conferences, match top fellowships. Low-cost living, no traffic, high focus on family feel. No overnight call or night float. Find us on Instagram!

Program Offers & Benefits

  • On-site child care
  • Free parking
  • On-call meal allowance
  • iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
  • Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia

Educational Opportunities

  • Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

Salary Progression

$66,560
PGY-1
$68,557
PGY-2
$70,614
PGY-3
$72,732
PGY-4
0

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Inpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Outpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Residents):Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Dependents):Fully Paid by Institution

Location & Lifestyle

Location Overview

City & State
Visalia, CA
Metropolitan Area
Visalia, CA Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
Pacific
0

Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
104(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$845K
Median Monthly Rent
$2.8K/mo
Median Household Income
$64K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
50.2%(FREIDA)

Demographics & Community

Population
403K
Median Age
49 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.44999999999999996
Poverty Rate
14.0%
Unemployment Rate
2.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
69°F
Winter
54°F
Sunny Days
230 days
Precipitation
35"
Humidity
74%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$5.31
Restaurant Meal
21.24
Gas (per gallon)
$5.66
Gym Membership
53

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$66,560
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$64,000
Value Rating
Average
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4000500313
NRMP Code:
1572400C0YOG
Total Positions:
28
Interviews:
85
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated

Contact Information

Program Director:
Mandeep Singh Bagga
Program Website:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/28/2026 - 5/3/2027
Interview Period:
9/28/2026 - 5/3/2027
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Moonlighting Allowed:
Yes

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
Yes
COMLEX Level 2:
Yes

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
June
June Start Date:
June 16

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
1572400C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Kaweah Delta Health Care District (KDHCD)
Primary Teaching Site:
Kaweah Delta Health Care District (KDHCD)
Contact Person:
Michelle Phillips

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
7
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:7
PGY-2:7
PGY-3:7
PGY-4:7

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Years of Graduation Cutoff
2 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
46.2%
IMG Classification
HIGH
IMG Specialty Percentile
39th percentile

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
38.5%
DO Classification
HIGH

Rankings & Reputation

Program Rankings

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